Sure Know Something

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About Sure Know Something

"Sure Know Something" is a song by American hard rock band Kiss, released on their 1979 album Dynasty. The B-side is "Dirty Livin'", another album track featured on the Dynasty album which was co-written and sung by drummer Peter Criss. Written by vocalist/guitarist Paul Stanley and producer Vini Poncia, "Sure Know Something" reached number 47 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in 1979, and in the Top Ten in some countries around the world. It would become another top ten hit (number 5) for the band in Australia. A promotional video, directed by John Goodhue, was filmed for the single and featured the band on a mock-up of what was their Dynasty-era stage show. "Sure Know Something" was performed by the band acoustically during their MTV Unplugged performance in 1995 and with the Melbourne Symphony Ensemble on their live album Kiss Symphony: Alive IV. The song incorporates disco music into the usual style of a rock ballad. It is one of two disco rock hits for the band, the other being "I Was Made for Lovin' You". It is seen as being one of the more sophisticated songs written by Paul Stanley, with critics noting the heartfelt feelings of confusion and sorrow. The song musically and lyrically is darker than most Kiss songs, with the song being played in a minor key and the lyrics referring to being overwhelmed by loss of virginity. The song is still heard today on New Zealand and Australian Rock radio stations. 


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I've been up and down, I've been all around
I was mystified, almost terrified
But late at night I still hear you call my name

I've been on my own, I've been all alone
I was hypnotized, I felt paralyzed
But late at night I still want you just the same

I've been a gambler, but I'm nobody's fool
And I sure know something, sure know something
You showed me things they never taught me in school
And I sure know something, sure know something
No one can make me feel the way that you do
And I sure know something, aha

I was seventeen, you were just a dream
I was mesmerized, I felt scared inside
You broke my heart and I still can feel the pain

I've been counted out, I've had fear and doubt
I've been starry eyed, never satisfied
Cause late at night I still need you just the same
Just the same

I've been a gambler, but I'm nobody's fool
And I sure know something, sure know something
You showed me things they never taught me in school
And I sure know something, sure know something
No one can make me feel the way that you do
And I sure know something, aha

I've been counted out, I've had fear and doubt
I've been starry eyed, never satisfied
Cause late at night I still need you just the same
Just the same, yeah

I've been a gambler, but I'm nobody's fool
And I sure know something, sure know something
You showed me things they never taught me in school
And I sure know something, sure know something
No one can make me feel the way that you do
And I sure know something, sure know something
No one can tell me till I hear it from you
And I sure know something, sure know something
I've been a gambler, but I'm nobody's fool
Sure know something, sure know something
You showed me things they never taught me in school
Sure know something, sure know something
No one can make me feel the way that you do

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Written by: PAUL STANLEY, VINI PONCIA

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Sure Know Something" is a song by the American rock band Kiss. It was on their 1979 studio album "Dynasty."
Song Genre
The song straddles rock and disco, in line with the popular music trends of its time, and setting it apart from Kiss's earlier, more straight-ahead rock and roll.
Individual Contributions
The song was co-written by the band's lead singer Paul Stanley and producer Vini Poncia, who played a large role in shaping the band's sound on the "Dynasty" album.
Single Release
"Sure Know Something," was released as a single in 1979, after the album's first single "I Was Made for Lovin' You."
Music Video
The music video for "Sure Know Something" was one of the first ever produced by Kiss and was shot on the Empire State Building.
Chart Success
The song reached number 47 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, and it did particularly well in Australia, peaking at number 5 on the singles chart.
Awards
Despite its relative lack of success in the United States, "Sure Know Something" won the band a People's Choice Award in Australia.
MTV Unplugged
Almost two decades after the original release, Kiss performed "Sure Know Something" during their MTV Unplugged concert in 1995, highlighting the song's enduring popularity.
Covers
The song has been covered by multiple artists, including the Swedish glam rock band The Poodles, and fellow Swedish band Clawfinger, who played it in a more Metal style for a tribute album.
Legacy
Although it initially received a mixed reception from fans due to its disco influences, "Sure Know Something" is now considered a classic Kiss track. It still makes occasional appearances in their live setlists.
Acoustic Version
An acoustic version of "Sure Know Something" was performed in the 1995 concert "MTV Unplugged: KISS." This version was included in the album "MTV Unplugged: KISS" which was released in 1996.
International Recognition
"Sure Know Something" wasn't just a hit in the United States and Australia. It also climbed to number one on the singles chart in Argentina.

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